Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Location: Aurora

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Aurora, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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This opportunity is located within our
** AFB International
** business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.  to learn more.
** Job Description**###
** AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!**### ### Here’s why you will love working for AFB International:### At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package:###
* ** Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance.*** ### **“Pay for performance” annual merit increases.*** ###
** 401(k) with company matching building your financial future together.*** ###
** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family’s well-being.**
* ** Annual wellness credit of $600 -$1200 paid directly to employees for completing wellness activities throughout the year.*** ###
** Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time.*** ###
** Company Paid Parental Leave for new parents. Birth parents receive 12 weeks paid leave and non-birth parents receive 6 weeks paid leave.*** ###
** Company paid short-term and long-term disability.*** ###
** Tuition reimbursement program.*** ###
** Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided—your safety and comfort are our priority.
**** Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
** Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
*** Develop, maintain, and optimize maintenance schedules to support proactive maintenance strategies.
* Develop and update PM procedures to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
* Prioritize maintenance tasks based on criticality, urgency, and operational impact.
* Ensure necessary parts, tools, and resources are available prior to scheduling maintenance work.
* Assign appropriate technicians based on skill sets, availability, and workload distribution.
* Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities during planned downtimes.
* Ensure work orders are properly prioritized, resourced, and executed efficiently.
* Continuously refine and enhance PMs and WOs based on feedback from maintenance technicians.
* Collaborate with maintenance supervisors and technicians to reduce reactive maintenance and improve planned work execution.
* Coordinate with vendors and contractors for services including lawn care, snow removal, trash service, fuel delivery, etc.
** Storeroom & Inventory Management
*** Oversee storeroom operations to maintain optimal inventory levels of critical spare parts and components.
* Define, monitor, and adjust min/max inventory levels to ensure timely reordering and prevent stockouts.
* Track the issuance and usage of parts, maintaining accurate inventory records in the CMMS.
* Implement and maintain 5S principles within the storeroom to promote organization, cleanliness, and efficiency.
* Kit parts for planned PMs and WOs to enhance maintenance workflow.
* Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy and reliability.
* Process purchase requisitions, track purchase orders, and complete purchase order receipts to ensure the integrity of the ERP system.
* Collaborate with procurement and vendors to ensure timely delivery of required parts, materials and services.
** CMMS Utilization & Performance Reporting
*** Leverage CMMS to track maintenance activities, analyze trends, and generate reports.
* Monitor and…